Waraku Kimono Rental Kyoto

At Waraku Kimono Rental, you can enjoy renting beautiful kimonos at a low price in Kyoto! With over 500 kimono types available, you can enjoy choosing the popular lace kimonos and traditional kimonos all at the same price, including professional hairstyling! Our flexible services allow you to make your reservation on the same day. We also offer great plans, including Student Discount, Couple Discount, and Group Discount plans for both kimono and yukata rentals. Want to rent a yukata for the Gion Festival? Looking for a kimono for the autumn-leaves scenery at Kiyomizu-dera Temple? Look no further and come to our store!
Our six stores are all conveniently located. We have stores in Gion, Kiyomizu, Kyoto Station, and Arashiyama in Kyoto, and in Asakusa and Kamakura in Kanto region. We boast a tremendous number of kimonos in Kyoto for your satisfaction in choosing the kimono outfit you like.
Our plans are carefully designed to cater to your needs: Our Student Discount plan is perfect for students who enjoy traveling in Japan! Our Couple Discount plan is cheaper than renting separately as a man and woman. Our Group Discount plan is affordable and has a plethora of options for those who want to experience wearing a kimono on a group tour. We also provide rentals for ceremonies and special events all at the same low price, which includes professional hairstyling. If you want to have the best experience wearing a kimono in Kyoto, come to our store and enjoy our extensive selection of cute kimonos!

Waraku's Three Guarantees

1

Same Price for All Kimonos!

We have an endless selection of kimonos, from traditional kimonos that are popular in Kyoto to the cute, lace kimonos.
We also have superior varieties of fashionable accessories that allows you to coordinate your outfit with the popular trend on social media. Come to our store and enjoy coordinating your kimono without worrying about the price.

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Convenient Location!

All of our six stores in Kyoto and the Kanto region are within a 5-minute walk to the bus/train stations and tourist hot spots, perfect for sightseeing while wearing a kimono. Renting and returning the kimonos can’t be any easier! Our Gion store is a 1-minute walk from Gion-Shijo Station, while our Kiyomizu store is a 3-minute walk from the Kiyomizu-michi bus stop and a 5-minute walk from Kiyomizu-dera and Kodai-ji Temples. The same situation applies to our Arashiyama and Kyoto Station stores.

3

Book on the Same Day!

Our kimono and accessory full rental plan include storage for your belongings, so you can come empty-handed! Our plans are all-encompassing, which includes Student Discount, Couple Discount, and Group Discount plans.
We look forward to welcoming you with our affordable prices and the biggest array of kimonos in the Kyoto, Asakusa, and Kamakura areas.

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Why Waraku
Kimono Rental?

Waraku Kimono Rental operates six stores in Kyoto and the Kanto region.
We offer beautiful kimonos at affordable prices in Gion, Kiyomizu, Arashiyama, and Kyoto Station in Kyoto, and Asakusa and Kamakura in the Kanto region.
All our kimonos, lace or traditional, are at the same, affordable price, so you can enjoy choosing the kimono you like without worrying about the price!

All-encompassing Discount Plans!

We recommend our Student Discount plan that any student can use regardless of age or nationality, our Couple Discount plan that is much cheaper than renting separately as a man and woman, and the Group Discount plan that can be used for groups of 3 or more people. You can enjoy renting kimonos in various situations, casual or formal.

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Choose freely…
At the same price!

We have more than 500 types of kimonos and yukata available at our stores in Gion, Kiyomizu, Kyoto Station, and Arashiyama in the Kyoto area, and in Asakusa and Kamakura in the Kanto area. Our price does not change no matter which kimono you choose. You can enjoy our superior array of kimonos, from the popular lace kimonos to the traditional kimonos.
To match your kimonos, our stores also provide trendy accessories that go beyond the boundaries of Japanese clothing. You can coordinate your outfit freely: from Kyoto’s popular kimono coordination to the traditional ones that are on trend in social media. We stock new kimonos every season, so you can enjoy coordinating your outfit with confidence at all times.

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Renting a hakama for Graduation Ceremonies /
a furisode for Coming-of-Age Ceremonies

Nishaku hakama are popular for graduation ceremonies in Kyoto. At Waraku, we provide kimonos for all occasions, from kimonos for strolling in the town to hakama and furisode for special ceremonies. Looking for graduation hakama? You can enjoy choosing from our extensive selection of hakama, including traditional, modern, and popular lace-pattern ones. University, junior college, and vocational school students use our services every year. With an endless array of selection to choose from, you can enjoy choosing the outfit you like, at a low price!

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24-hours
Online Reservations!

You can book a reservation 24 hours a day online! Changes and cancellations can also be done easily online and there is no cancellation fee if you do so by the day before, so you don’t have to worry about sudden illnesses or weather changes or having to contact the store.

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All stores are close to the bus/
train stations and tourist hot spots!

Waraku operates in the Kyoto and Kanto areas and all our stores are within a 5-minute walk to the bus/train stations and tourist hot spots. Being close to the stations makes it very convenient to rent and return kimonos when you go sightseeing in the city and for special ceremonies. We have four stores in Kyoto: Gion, Kiyomizu, Arashiyama, and Kyoto Station stores. Walking around Kyoto in kimonos and sandals for the first time is probably tougher than the general perception, so we recommend first-timers to use our convenient services!

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All you need is included!
You can come empty-handed!

Having a lot of things while sightseeing in Kyoto can be a hassle. But at Waraku Kimono Rental, no prior preparation is required! All you need is included in our full kimono rental plan. We also provide free storage service for your belongings! Drop in and use our services immediately whenever you want to try wearing a kimono! Our motto is, "Let’s make wearing beautiful kimonos casual." You can rent a kimono anytime; you can make a reservation on the same day or when you are at a tourist hot spot in the area. For women, all plans include professional hairstyling, so you can enjoy putting on a Japanese outfit thoroughly from top to bottom.

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Book on the Same Day!

Check our available timeslots online and book a reservation on the same day easily!
Many people rent kimonos and go sightseeing in tourist hot spots such as Kyoto, Asakusa, and Kamakura. Want to rent a kimono? Come to Waraku Kimono Rental! We accept reservations until 4:00 pm and no prior preparation is required.
The average time customers spend in our store is about 45 to 75 minutes.
We recommend you make a reservation in advance for festivals, graduation season in March, Golden Week, etc.
Please note that we may not be able to accept your request depending on the situation (due to congestion, etc.)

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Waraku Kimono Rental
– Store Information

Kyoto Area

Kyoto – Gion Store

Kyoto – Gion Store

Address
238-2 Gionmachi Kitagawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 605-0073, Japan

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< By Train >
1 min from Gion Shijo Station on Keihan Line 
4 mins from Kyoto Kawaramachi Station on Hankyu Line

< By Car >
1 mins from Kyoto City Outou Parking lot(131 cars capacity)

< By Bus >
1 min from Shijo Keihan Mae stop on Kyoto city bus
8 mins from Shijo Kawaramachi on Kyoto city bus

< Nearby Sightseeing Spots >
5 mins walk to Yasaka shrine
1 min to Minamiza
3 mins to Ponto Cho
2 mins to Hanamikoji Dori
15 mins walk to Yasaka Koshindo
20 mins walk to Kiyomizu Temple
5 mins walk to Kenninji Temple

Hours of Operation  9:30〜18:00
*Last dressing time until 16:00
*Last return time until 17:30

Holidays None, Open everyday of the year

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Kyoto Kiyomizu Store

Kyoto Kiyomizu Store

Address
156-19 Kiyomizu 4-chome, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0862

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< By Train >
About 16-minute walk from Kiyomizu-Gojo Station.

< By Bus >
About 3-minute walk from the Kyoto City Bus stop Kiyomizu-michi
About 5-minute walk from the bus stop Gojo-zaka

< Nearby Sightseeing Spots >
Kiyomizu-dera Temple – 5 minutes
Kōdai-ji Temple – 5 minutes
Ninenzaka – 5 minutes
Sannenzaka – 4 minutes
Yasaka Koshin-do (Colorful Ball Temple) – 2 minutes

Hours of Operation  9:30AM-6PM
※ Last check-in for kimono dressing: 4:00 PM
※ Please return your kimono by 5:30 PM

Holidays We’re Open Every Day!
No holidays—open year-round!
(Please note: We may close on days with extreme weather like typhoons.)

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Kyoto Arashiyama Store

Kyoto Arashiyama Store

Address
Sagatenryuji Kitatsukurimichicho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 616-8374

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< By Train >
5 minutes on foot from Randen “Arashiyama Station” 
6 minutes on foot from JR “Saga-Arashiyama Station”
14 minutes on foot from Hankyu “Arashiyama Station”

< By Car >
Booboo Park Arashiyama No.2 Coin Parking (34 spaces) – 2 min walk
D Parking Arashiyama Bamboo Grove No.1 (36 spaces) – 3 min walk

< By Bus >
Kyoto City Bus “Nonomiya” – 2 min walk
Kyoto City Bus “Arashiyama Tenryū-ji” – 5 min walk

< Nearby Sightseeing Spots >
Kimono Forest – 5 min walk
Togetsukyo Bridge – 7 min walk
Bamboo Grove Path – 6 min walk

Hours of Operation  9:30 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
※ Final kimono dressing受付: by 4:00 P.M.
※ Final return: by 5:30 P.M.

Holidays Open year-round
(may close temporarily due to typhoons or severe weather)

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Kyoto Station Store

Kyoto Station Store

Address
〒600-8216 3rd Floor, ON Building, 544-2 Higashi-Shiokoji-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

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< By Train >
1-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station (Central Exit) 
1-minute walk from Kyoto Subway Station (Porta A-3 Exit)

< By Car >

< By Bus >
2-minute walk from the Kyoto City Bus “Kyoto Station” stop
2-minute walk from the Kyoto Bus “Kyoto Station” stop

< Nearby Sightseeing Spots >
NIDEC Kyoto Tower – 2 minutes on foot
Higashi Hongan-ji Temple – 5 minutes on foot
Shosei-en Garden – 7 minutes on foot

Hours of Operation  9:30 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
※ Final kimono dressing受付: by 4:00 P.M.
※ Final return: by 5:30 P.M.

Holidays Open year-round
(may close temporarily due to typhoons or severe weather)

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Kanto Area

Asakusa Store

Asakusa Store

Address
Petit K Building, 1-33-10 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0032

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< By Train >
1-minute walk from Ginza Line, Asakusa Station
1-minute walk from Tobu Skytree Line, Asakusa Station
3-minute walk from Toei Asakusa Line, Asakusa Station

< By Car >
5-minute walk from Kaminarimon Underground Parking (197 spaces available)
3-minute walk from Mitsui Repark Asakusa 2-chome No. 5 Parking (39 spaces available)

< Nearby Sightseeing Spots >
3-minute walk to Senso-ji Temple
3-minute walk to Kaminarimon
2-minute walk to Nakamise Shopping Street
20-second walk to Shin-Nakamise Shopping Street

Business Hours  9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
*Last dressing reception time 4:00 PM.
*Last return time 5:30 PM.

Holidays None, we are open all year.
*We may be closed due to weather conditions such as typhoons.

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Kamakura Store

Kamakura Store

Address
〒248-0006 2-8-10 Komachi, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

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< By Train >
5 minutes walk from Kamakura Station (JR Yokosuka Line / JR Shonan-Shinjuku Line / Enoshima Electric Railway)

< By Car >
2 minutes walk from Tsurugaokakaikan Parking Lot (21 spaces)
4 minutes walk from Center Parking Parking Lot (34 spaces)
5 minutes walk from My Parking Dankazura Parking Lot (23 spaces)

< Nearby Sightseeing Spots >
0 minutes walk to Komachi Street (store is located on this road)
5 minutes walk to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine

Hours of Operation  9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Reception closing time: 4:00 PM
Latest return time: 5:30 PM

Shop holidays We are open year-round, including holidays.
(May be closed due to storms or adverse weather)

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Recommended Kimono Rental Plans
in Kyoto

Recommended Kimono Rental Plans in KyotoIncluded in All Kimono Plans

Plans Include:

  • Kimono and accessory
  • Dressing
  • Professional Hairstyling (women only)
  • Storage of your belongings

Benefits of Renting a Kimono at Waraku:
at Waraku:

Come empty-handed! All kimonos are at the same price! Conveniently located – close to the bus/train stations! All plans include professional hairstyling!

Kimono Rental Includes:

Kimono

Obi

Nagajuban (undergarment)

Inner wear

Sandals

Tabi

Hair Accessories

Japanese-style Bag

*Dressing, professional hairstyling, and storage are also included

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About Rental Items

Kimono
Choose from over 500 types, including lace-style and traditional-style kimonos.
Obi
Choose from over 100 types, including cool and warm colors, solid colors, and lace-type.
Nagajuban (undergarment)
Choose from an extensive variety of plain, patterned, and lace undergarments.
Inner wear
Our undergarments are made of soft and comfortable material.
Sandals
We also have an extensive selection of sandals, including large sizes.
Tabi
We provide clean socks and stock large sizes.
Hair Accessories
We offer an expansive array of headdresses, flower ornaments, and hairpins.
Japanese-style Bag
You can choose from cute, drawstring bags to large bags with excellent storage capacity.

*Depending on the plan, you can choose from komon, nishaku, and furisode kimonos.

Kimono Rental
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About Same-day Reservations
at Waraku Kimono Rental

Point 1
24-hour Online Reservations!

To do so, first, select your desired store from "Make a Reservation." Choose your reservation date from the calendar, select your desired plan and options, fill in the necessary information, and press the "Confirm Reservation" button. If the details are correct, press the "Make a Reservation" button to complete the reservation. Please make sure you receive the reservation confirmation email.

Point 02
All our stores are conveniently located within a 5-minute walk from the bus/train stations and tourist hot spots!

Do you suddenly feel like wearing a kimono when you are at a tourist spot? Just book a reservation online!
You can do so up to an hour before the reservation time, and you can check the reservation status immediately. You will benefit choosing from our superior selection of more than 500 types of kimonos and yukata, be it in Kyoto, Asakusa, or Kamakura, even if you you’re your reservation on the same day! Regardless of whether you are at the Gion Festival, enjoying the autumn leaves scenery at Kiyomizu-dera Temple, trying out a hakama at our Kyoto Station store, enjoying the Togetsukyo Bridge and the rickshaws in Arashiyama, sightseeing at Sensoji Temple in Asakusa, or at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine in Kamakura, book easily from anywhere online on the same day!

Point 03
Same-day Reservation Notes

During busy periods such as the graduation season in March, summer fireworks festivals (e.g. Kyoto Art Fireworks Festival, Sumida River Fireworks Festival in Asakusa), and Golden Week, reservations may not be possible, so we recommend doing so in advance, especially during the such seasons. The average time customers spend at our store is about 45 to 75 minutes, so please allocate some time to spare.
The latest time to get dressed is 4:00 p.m. If you would like to rent for a little longer, we recommend our next-day return option (from 1,100 yen).

Point 04
Quick and Beautiful Dressing

It takes about 15 minutes to get dressed, 15 minutes for hairstyling, and including the time taken to choose your kimono and adjust your belongings, customers normally spend about an hour at our store. This time may vary depending on how busy the store is, so please treat it as a reference. For more details, please check the "Kimono Rental Process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.Can I change the number of people in my reservation?

Yes, you can. To do so, please use the cancellation URL in the reservation confirmation email and make a new booking online.

Q.Can I add or change options?

You can change the options depending on the availability
Please feel free to ask our staff if you wish to do so

Q.Can high school and junior high school students also use the student discount plan?

Our Student Discount plan can be used regardless of nationality or age as long as you have a valid student ID. (Women only)
Elementary school children can also use the plan as long as they are 145 cm or taller. We do not have small elementary school children’s sizes, so we will provide adult-size kimonos.

Q.Which kimonos do you have, lace kimonos or traditional kimonos?

We have both lace and traditional kimonos at all our stores, be it in the Kyoto area (Gion, Kiyomizu, Kyoto Station, and Arashiyama stores) or Kanto area (Asakusa and Kamakura stores). We have a more extensive selection of lace kimonos than other stores, including variations in colors, patterns, and types, having different textures even for the ones with the same color. Our price does not change regardless of the kimono you choose.

Q.I haven't received a reservation confirmation email.

You should receive a reservation confirmation email when you make a reservation online. Not having one may indicate that your reservation hasn’t been made, so please make a reservation again through our website. One common reason could be because the email address you entered is incorrect, so please ensure the email address you enter is correct. If the problem persists, please contact us via the inquiry form or directly to the store.

*There may be cases where you cannot make a reservation as the number of people you wish to reserve is more than what is available.

Information on Walking in a Kimono

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